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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,584.75, 729,447.33 and 286,867.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,584.75, 729,447.33 and 286,867.27 is: 395,877.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,584.75 : 729,447.33 = 286,867.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,584.75/729,447.33 = 286,867.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,584.75x = 729,447.33 × 286,867.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,584.75x = 209,254,560,518.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,254,560,518.65/528,584.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,877.03

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